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  • 435 ABW's Total Fit Program

    Since the inception of the Air Force's Fitness Program, it is very common to see members engage in group physical training sessions that revolve almost solely around running, push-ups and crunches. The issue with this training regimen is that these exercises will prepare servicemembers to achieve a

  • Ramstein member receives Shining Star Award

    Ramstein's Shining Star Award was presented to Master Sgt. Mark Mueller by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander during a recent commander's call. Nominated by Kristi Magee and her husband, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Magee, Sergeant Mueller was presented

  • Defense officials to allow photographs of caskets with family's permission

     Defense Department officials will allow the news media to photograph the flag-draped caskets of fallen U.S. troops returning home if their families agree, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Feb. 26. The announcement authorizes family members to choose whether to allow media access to the

  • Air Force's top enlisted Airman to retire

    The Air Force chief of staff announced the pending retirement of the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force Feb. 26 here. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley will retire this summer after serving for 30 years. Chief McKinley has served as the chief master sergeant of the Air

  • Aggressor squadron tests Ramstein

     In an overseas environment, physical security receives its share of due attention. Sometimes though, an enemy is lurking closer than we think. With the increasing use of online communication, an adversary can carefully watch activity on a military base without being anywhere near it. And sometimes,

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off

    The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 2. KMC Airmen will have a chance to donate through April 12. AFAF is a group of four charitable organizations that directly support Airmen and their families. These organizations function off the support of donations, and especially benefit

  • More troops, families to qualify for New GI Bill benefits

    Troops nearing retirement eligibility may be able to tap into the transferability benefits provided in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, even if they're unable to serve four more years of duty due to service policies, a senior defense official said. The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Bill that takes effect

  • USAFE blog open to Airmen

    Airmen now have their own dedicated web-space to talk about their service in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. "USAFE Live" is a new blog Airmen are encouraged to use for posting accounts of their experiences using words and photos. The site is located on the internet at http://usafelive.dodlive.mil

  • Firefighters train to battle aircraft fires

    Orange flames and billowing smoke spewed from both ends of a training aircraft here during a firefighter exercise Feb. 17. Ramstein firefighters participated in a semi-annual mobile aircraft fire training to keep them proficient and up-to-date on successfully extinguishing aircraft fires. "It's

  • Ramstein highlights medical mission for Ukraine military medics

    The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted its Ukraine counterpart here Feb. 12 in the latest of visits designed to share medical ideas and tips while continuing to build a partnership between nations. Several members from the Ukraine Military Medical Unit visited Ramstein Air Base to have a